VIDEO December 18, 2017 Vatican authorities prepare for a potential terror attack Amy Kellogg gets an inside look at the security precautions.
Vatican December 18, 2017 Pope criticizes 'fake news', calls it a 'grave sin' Pope Francis had a message this weekend for journalists spreading so-called “fake news”: you’re committing a “very serious sin.”
RELIGION December 18, 2017 Pakistan steps up security after IS kills 9 in church attack Pakistani officials say security forces are on high alert across the country following a suicide bombing by the Islamic State group that targeted a church, killing nine people.
Vatican December 17, 2017 Pope Francis celebrates his birthday with extra-long pizza Pope Francis has blown out his birthday candle on an extra-long pizza at the Vatican to the delight of children.
Ancient Egypt December 17, 2017 Egypt reopens ancient library in Sinai after renovations Egypt reopened on Saturday an ancient library which holds thousands of centuries-old religious and historical manuscripts at the famed St. Catherine Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in South Sinai.
VIDEO December 17, 2017 Pope says media sin by dredging up old scandals Father Jonathan Morris shares his thoughts.
VIDEO December 16, 2017 Nativity scene on public property sparks threat of lawsuit Legal panel weighs in on 'ӣƵ @ Night.'
RELIGION December 16, 2017 Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process The Vatican's saint-making office has updated its procedures for authenticating and conserving relics for would-be saints, issuing new rules that govern how body parts and cremated remains are to be obtained and venerated.
Christianity December 15, 2017 Iraq's Christians and us: Will time and neglect complete the job that ISIS began? The destruction of ancient Christian communities is a stark warning of things to come.
Christianity December 15, 2017 Iraqi Christians in Baghdad nearly gone, but some shelter at Camp Virgin Mary Just days shy of Christmas, dozens of Iraqi children fill the stage at the Alliance Evangelical Church in Baghdad's Karrada neighborhood to sing "Jingle Bells" and rehearse their Nativity play. Odds are it will likely be the city's last such performance.